Gregory Polan


Gregory Polan

Abbot Primate Emeritus
Portrait of Gregory Polan in 2021
Polan in 2021
Elected2016
Term ended2024
PredecessorNotker Wolf
SuccessorJeremias Schröder
Previous post(s)Abbot of Conception Abbey
Orders
Ordination26 May 1977 Conception Abbey
RankAbbot Primate
Personal details
Born
John "Jack" Polan

(1950-01-02) 2 January 1950 (age 74)
DenominationCatholic Church
ResidenceSant'Anselmo all'Aventino Rome, Italy
ParentsEdward Polan & Martha Kasperski
EducationPhD in Sacred Scripture (1984 Saint Paul University)

Gregory Polan (born January 2, 1950) is an American Benedictine monk, priest, abbot, scripture scholar, musician, and author. He is a member of Conception Abbey located in Conception, Missouri, which is part of the Swiss-American Congregation and the Benedictine Confederation. He was previously elected and served as the ninth abbot of Conception Abbey. He served as the tenth Abbot Primate of the Order of St. Benedict, residing at Sant'Anselmo all'Aventino in Rome.